Army Research Lab (ARL) requires one (1) capacitance manometer (CM) calibration tool

Class Code: 6695

2.  NAICS Code: 334516

3.  Subject:  The Government requires one (1) capacitance manometer (CM)

4.  Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA120

5.  Set-Aside Code: N/A

6.  Response Date: After 5 days of posting

7.  Place of Delivery/Performance: 

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

                                    6375 Johnson Road,  BLDG 321

Aberdeen Proving Ground MD 21005

8. 

                        (i)  This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Government intends to award to to MKS, Inc. 2 Tech DR STE 201, Andover, Massachusetts (CAGE Code: 23582). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.

                        (ii)  The solicitation number is W911QX26QA120 This acquisition is issued as an request for quotation (RFQ).

                        (iii)  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

                        (iv)  The associated NAICS code is 513210.  The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

                        (v)   The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): 

CLIN 0001: one (1) capacitance manometer (CM)

                       (vi)  Description of requirements: The High Frequency Electronics and Materials branch at the Army Research Lab (ARL) requires one (1) capacitance manometer (CM) calibration tool with the following minimum characteristics:

1.       Must include transfer standards for 1 Torr and 1000 Torr CM.

2.       Must be compatible with MKS-type CMs, also known as Baratrons.

3.       Must be a portable system.

4.       Calibration must be National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable.

5.       Must come with an integrated uninterrupted power supply (UPS).

6.       Must have reading accuracy to within ±0.08% of reading or better.

7.       Must be corrosion resistant.

8.       Must be able to operate in temperature range between 10° Celsius (C) and 40°C.

                        (vii) Delivery is required by 02 August 2026. At ADELPHI LABORATORY CENTER truck shipments are accepted at Building #102, Receiving Room, Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM only.The FOB point is Destination.

                        (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition.  The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE

                        (ix)  The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition.  The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows:  N/A

                        (x)  Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. NONE

                        (xi)  The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause. NONE

                        (xii)  The following FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this section are applicable:

FAR:

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER

SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2018)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE      (AUG 2020

52.204-23, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY

KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (DEC 2023)

52.204-25, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

52.209-6  PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015)

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (MAY 2020)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2022)

52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (JAN 2019)

52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

52.226-8, ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (MAY 2024)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018)

52.232-39, UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS

(JUN 2013)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

52.233-3, PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

52.233-4, APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT

2004)

DFARS:

*252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011)

*252.204-7008 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016)

*252.204-7016 COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

*252.204-7017 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITON OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

252.204-7018, PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (JAN 2023)

*252.204-7019 NOTICE OF NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (MAR 2022)

*252.225-7055 REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH  THE MADURO REGIME (MAY 2022)

252.225-7001, BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (JAN 2023)

252.225-7007, PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ITEMS FROM COMMUNIST CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES (DEC 2018)

252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)

252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS OR COMMERCIAL SERVICES (N0V 2023)

252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

                  (xiii)  The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as Special Instructions and Information found in the attached Adelphi Special Instructions and Information document):

*52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

*52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

*52.204-18, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

*52.204-20: PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

*52.204-24, REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

*52.204-26, COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

*52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

*52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION) (FEB 2024)

52.252-1, SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

                        (xiv)  This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A.

                        (xv)  The following notes apply to this announcement:

                        (xvi)  Offers are due after 5 days of posting  at swati.jain2.civ@army.mil

                        (xvii)  For information regarding this solicitation, please contact joseph.m.dellinger2.civ@army.mil